Appeals

Introduction

A. Specific Grounds Must Be Stated in Trial Court Judgment

B. Parent Deemed Indigent on Appeal

C. Attorney Ad Litem for a Parent Required to Remain on Case

D. Trial Court Clerk Has Specific, Time-sensitive Duties

E. Application of Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 13.003 Prohibited

F. Effective Assistance of Counsel

G. Order or Judgment Cannot Be Suspended During Pendency of Appeal

H. Notice of Appeal and Appellant Duties

I. Case Law Update